🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎨 Paint, giggles, and numbers — oh my! 😄 Our preschoolers turned math time into a masterpiece today! From rainbow 1s to polka-dot 2s, they’re learning their numbers one colorful brushstroke at a time. 🌈🖌️
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🔷 Our 5th graders are diving deep into science with Hexagonal Thinking! 🧠✨
Students worked together to connect key ideas about matter — from physical and chemical changes to atoms and molecules — making meaningful connections and explaining their thinking along the way.
This hands-on review helped them see how all the pieces of learning fit together! 🔬💭
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
✨🎨 2025–2026 Reflections Contest 🎨✨
This year’s theme is “I Belong.” 🫶
Students are invited to express themselves through art, dance, film, literature, music, or photography as they explore what belonging means to them. 🌈
Every student has a voice and a story to share — and this is your chance to shine! 💫
Stay tuned for submission details and deadlines. We can’t wait to see how our amazing B.M. Williams students show the world where they belong! 💛💙
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🌌✨ Our 4th graders from B.M. Williams had an out-of-this-world experience this week visiting the Planetarium at Old Dominion University! They explored the wonders of space, learned about the stars and planets, and discovered just how big our universe really is. 🚀🪐
A huge thank you to ODU for inspiring our students to reach for the stars! 🌠
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
📢 Reminder Families!
This Friday, October 3rd, is a Teacher Work Day. That means there will be NO SCHOOL for elementary students only. Please make arrangements as needed, and enjoy the long weekend with your kids! 🍂✏️
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Our halls were filled with heroes today! From capes to superpowers, students and staff rocked Superhero Day for Attendance Awareness Week! 💥
Because showing up each day is the real superpower 💪✨ No villains here—just heroes who know school is the place to be! 🎉
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
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https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458 9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎩🧢 Today was Hat Day at BM Williams Elementary, and our students and staff showed up in style! From silly hats to sporty caps and everything in between, the creativity and school spirit were on full display. ❤️💙 We love seeing our BM Williams family have fun while making memories together. What a great way to brighten up the day!
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
Nothing brings school spirit to life like coming together for our favorite team! 🏈🎉 Yesterday, our students and staff showed their pride by rocking team colors, jerseys, and big smiles. It was all about unity, fun, and cheering together as one community! 💙🤍
Go team! 🙌
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Don't forget about our Attendance Awareness spirit week! Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
✈️🚢 Our 5th graders had an incredible experience today visiting Oceana Naval Air Station! They got a firsthand look at naval aviation, learned about the hard work and dedication of our service members, participated in some hands on coding activities and even saw some amazing aircraft up close.
A huge thank you to the men and women at Oceana for welcoming us and inspiring our students with their service and commitment to our country. 🇺🇸
What a memorable day of learning outside the classroom! 🌟
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often! Help us celebrate Attendance awareness week by participating in our spirit week September 23-26! #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
Our 5th graders put their scientist hats on today! 🧪✨ They used Pop Rocks and Sprite to investigate whether gas is matter. The excitement bubbled over (literally!) as they observed the release of carbon dioxide and proved that gas takes up space. Such an awesome hands-on way to see science in action! 🌟🔬🍬🥤
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Our youngest falcons are having a blast learning, exploring, and making new friends! We are so proud of our preschoolers! 📚✏️🏫
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
Don't forget open house is this week! We hope to see you there!
September 17th 6-7pm - Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade
September 18th 6-7pm - Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
9 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
We love to see our students in school, engaged and learning great things! ❤️ Families can do little things to help encourage regular school attendance.
⭐️ Schedule doctor visits outside of school hours.
⭐️ Plan family trips and vacations during school breaks.
⭐️ Lay clothes out the night before.
Establish a morning routine.
⭐️ Set up your ParentVue account to submit absentee notes, check grades, and see up-to-date attendance. (youtube link:
https://youtu.be/lSg7J0yy1uI?si=wjTkKBy7I0lwKX5f)
Use the link below for more information about why attendance matters!
https://www.cpschools.com/article/174991210 months ago, BM Williams Elementary
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
10 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
